When it comes to picking a trade school, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Orlando, FL is certainly a destination campus. It’s the only UTI campus that teaches program courses for automotive, diesel, motorcycle and marine technicians. Employment
opportunities are abundant in Orlando and the surrounding cities—making it the perfect place for those who like to play as hard as they work.

According to education manager Tony Schimka, “Knowing that UTI Orlando is just seven miles from Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios and an hour away from the beaches; that makes it an easy choice.”

No matter where you want to end up, UTI Orlando is a great place to start. Jump start your career with top-tier technical training in a city where employment and enjoyment are booming.

3 Schools, 1 Campus

Orlando is the only city that is home to three UTI schools:

Universal Technical Institute offers three core programs to choose from as you prepare for a technician career, including Automotive, Diesel and Automotive & Diesel Technology II

Motorcycle Mechanics Institute offers students the foundational training they need to pursue a career repairing motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides and personal watercraft

Marine Mechanics Institute offers an ideal setting for students who want to prepare for a career in the marine industry

According to director of operations and education Wayne Lehnert, this school is for enthusiasts. Whether you have a passion for cars, motorcycles or boats, there is plenty of product to work on at UTI Orlando. The campus is second to none in regards to
relationships with original equipment manufacturers—meaning students have opportunities to train with the latest and greatest tools and technology.

Orlando is Constantly on the Move

The endless summer weather in Florida makes it possible to enjoy motor-driven passions year round. Luxury vehicles and motorcycles cruise the streets, while boats and watercraft race along the shorelines.

For motorcyclists and boaters, Orlando is uninterrupted fun.

“Anywhere else, if you have a boat, then that’s a six-month hobby. Riding motorcycles is an eight-month hobby. But it’s year-round summer here, so marine and motorcycle technicians get plenty of work because people can pursue those hobbies
all year long,” says Schimka.

UTI Orlando has a long history with the local automotive, motorcycle and marine dealerships. Many UTI graduates begin their careers as dealership technicians. Because Orlando is central to so many industries, UTI graduates can access a variety of unique,
long-term employment opportunities.

“In our immediate area, there is a significant amount of farming, so heavy equipment repair is huge. North and south of Orlando, there are opportunities to work on farming equipment. On the coast, we have marine technicians working on million dollar
yachts, charter boats, going all the way up to oversea freight haulers,” says Schimka.

The Perfect Place to Find a Career Path

What sets UTI Orlando apart from the rest is the amount of programs, tools and training equipment it has available. It’s an ideal place for those who know they want to pursue a career as a technician, but are still deciding on which field to specialize
in.

“We have motorcycle and marine being taught on our campus. We also have three manufacturer specific programs being taught in our automotive technology program. From a curriculum point of view, that’s a huge advantage, because students will
finish one program and jump right from marine to motorcycle, or automotive to diesel,” said Schimka.

Even though the students and instructors are divided in their interests, there is a strong sense of unity among everyone at UTI Orlando.

“We get together with all the programs a couple times a year, and it’s really neat because whether you’re working on something that runs on the water, runs on two wheels or a big diesel truck, they all function on the same basic principles.
It’s a fun place to be,” said Schimka.

Student Success is the Top Priority

UTI Orlando may be fun and exciting, but it’s anything but easy.

Many students have to balance working, studying, living in a new place, building a network and preparing for a career all at the same time. It can take a mental and emotional toll on those who don’t have a support system in place.

UTI Orlando education manager, Tony Schimka, knows their struggles. He experienced the same thing while studying at UTI in 1990. He understands how important it is that students are mentally healthy and emotionally supported so that they can be successful
in class and in life.

“I am living proof that UTI works. I had a very successful career straight out of school. It really helps me share with the students. If I have a student that’s doubting their career path, I can share personal experience. I sat in their seat.
I know what it’s like to juggle work, home life and school life. I’m very familiar with that. It’s easier to make a connection with students and help them,” said Schimka.

Schimka leads his team of instructors to make sure that every student has the support they need, and that they know where to get help when they need it.

“Our instructors have immense knowledge of the industry, and they also have enormous hearts. They quickly get in-tune with the students, and they can always tell when something’s wrong and a student needs help,” says Schimka.

“We have so many great support departments, from counseling to a food pantry. Instructors will extend assistance to students they notice are having personal struggles, and they almost always accept the help,” he continues.

During his time as a diesel course instructor, Schimka noticed that the light in one of his star students began to diminish. Since his first day of class, this student had always been on-time and enthusiastic, but for two days in a row, he was tired and
weak.

Schimka noticed the change on the first day, and made a point to speak to him privately after class.

“Turns out, his job had changed hours so he wasn’t getting the hours he needed to support himself. To pay rent, he couldn’t afford food. He admitted he hadn’t eaten in two days. I took him down to the food pantry, and we loaded
him up with a couple weeks’ worth of food and gas cards to help him get to and from work.

He was a grown man, but there were tears in his eyes,” recalled Schimka. “Shortly after that, he found another job that worked better with his school hours and he was bright and happy all the way up to graduation.”

Key Success Factors

For anyone doubting their career path or deciding on enrolling at UTI, Schimka shares two points of advice that worked for him throughout his career and have benefited the students he has worked with over the years.

“First, pick a career that you love. If it’s something you love, you’ll be great at it and the money will come to you,” he shares.

“Second, come and visit a campus. All the flyers, all the commercials on TV, none of that represents the true quality at every single UTI campus. I’ve been to them all, and I know that the same fantastic environment exists at all of them.
Come out and see it, because once you see what we have available it’s going to be really hard to say no.”

1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.

2) For important information about the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of
students who attended this program, visit our website at www.uti.edu/disclosures.

3) Approximately 8,600 of the 9,200 UTI graduates in 2016 were available for employment. At the time of reporting, approximately 7,400 were employed within one year of their graduation date, for a total of 86%. This rate excludes graduates not available for employment because of continuing education, military service, health, incarceration, death or international student status. The rate includes graduates who completed manufacturer-specific advanced training programs and those employed in positions that were obtained before or during their UTI education, where the primary job duties after graduation align with the educational and training objectives of the program. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

5) UTI programs prepare graduates for careers in industries using the provided training,
primarily as automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. Some UTI
graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as a technician, such as: parts
associate, service writer, fabricator, paint and paint prep, and shop owner/operator. UTI cannot
guarantee employment or salary.

8) Does not include time required to complete a qualifying prerequisite program such as UTI’s
51-week Automotive Technology program.

9) Does not include time required to complete a qualifying prerequisite program such as UTI’s
45-week Diesel Technology program.

10) Financial aid and scholarships are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to
specific conditions, criteria and state.

11) See program details for eligibility requirements and conditions that may apply.

12) Based on data compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections
(2016-2026), www.bls.gov, viewed October 24, 2017. The
projected number of annual job openings, by job classification is: Automotive Service Technicians
and Mechanics, 75,900; Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists, 28,300;
Automotive Body and Related Repairers, 17,200. Job openings include openings due to growth and net
replacements.

13) Based on data compiled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections
(2016-2026), www.bls.gov, viewed October 24, 2017.

14) Incentive programs and employee eligibility are at the discretion of the employer and
available at select locations. Special conditions may apply. Talk to potential employers to learn more
about the programs available in your area. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

15) Manufacturer-paid advanced training programs are conducted by UTI’s Custom Training
Group on behalf of manufacturers who determine acceptance criteria and conditions. These
programs are not part of UTI’s accreditation.

16) Not all programs are NATEF accredited.

17) Program start dates vary by campus.

18) Based on comparison with graduates from core programs between October 1, 2007, and
September 30, 2015. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

19) Students who are near graduation, have no outstanding obligations to the school, and who
have not previously taken part in a tool voucher program on any UTI/MMI/NASCAR Tech affiliated
campus may be eligible to participate in the UTI Tool Voucher Program.

20) VA benefits may not be available at all campus locations.

21) GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More
information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website.

22) Discount does not apply at Exton, PA campus. The Avondale Campus has a Yellow Ribbon
Program that a Veteran student can choose to use rather than applying the 10% discount.

23) Prior to starting or re-enrolling, Tennessee residents attending the Orlando or Houston
campus must provide official high school transcripts, GED scores or state-authorized equivalent
exam scores. In addition, all students attending the NASCAR Tech campus must provide official high
school transcripts, GED scores or state-authorized equivalent exam scores prior to starting or re-
enrolling.

24) Graduates of NASCAR Technical Institute’s Automotive Technology program and Automotive
Technology with NASCAR (the NASCAR Technology program) are qualified to work as entry-level
service technicians in automotive repair facilities or automotive dealer service departments.
Graduates from the NASCAR program have additional opportunities to work in racing-related
industries. Of the students who elected to take the NASCAR-specific elective courses and graduated
during 2015, approximately 15% found employment opportunities in racing-related industries. The
overall employment rate for NASCAR Technical Institute was 89% for 2015.

25) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Automotive
Body and Related Repairers. UTI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the provided
training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to show a
possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $32,820 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website as of May 2017). The
most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in
North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled collision technicians is $22.56. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th percentile is $17.18. UTI
cannot guarantee employment or salary.

26) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Welders,
Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers. UTI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the
provided training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to
show a possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $32,820 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development
Website as of November 2017). The most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate,
published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled welders
is $18.49. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th
percentile is $15.48. UTI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

27) Does not include time required to complete a qualifying prerequisite program such as UTI’s
48-week Motorcycle Technician training program.

28) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Automotive
Service Technicians and Mechanics. UTI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the
provided training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to
show a possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $29,120 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website as of May 2017). The
most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in
North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled automotive technicians is $18.13. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th percentile is $13.05. UTI
cannot guarantee employment or salary.

29) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Bus and Truck
Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists. UTI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using
the provided training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only
to show a possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $38,930 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website as of May 2017). The
most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in
North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled diesel technicians is $20.04. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th percentile is $16.47. UTI
cannot guarantee employment or salary.

30) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Motorcycle
Mechanics. MMI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the provided training.
Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to show a possible
career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts is $28,290 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development
Website as of May 2017). The most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May
2016, for the hourly earnings in North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled motorcycle technicians
is $16.26. The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th
percentile is $13.31. UTI/MMI cannot guarantee employment or salary.

31) Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2016 wage data for Motorboat
Mechanics and Service Technicians. MMI graduates are prepared for entry-level positions using the
provided training. Median and 90th percentile figures are provided for illustrative purposes only to
show a possible career progression. Results may vary. The average entry level salary in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $31,870 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development Website as of May 2017). The
most recent U.S. Department of Labor estimate, published May 2016, for the hourly earnings in
North Carolina of the middle 50% of skilled marine technicians is $16.42. The Bureau of Labor
Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data, however the 25th percentile is $12.97. UTI/MMI
cannot guarantee employment or salary.